(A) (1) It shall be unlawful for any person or business to create, establish, operate, maintain or otherwise be engaged in the business of operating an outdoor café on city property in the downtown unless he or she shall hold a permit issued under the terms of this subchapter.
(2) Exceptions. During “special community events” recognized by the city, a listing of which shall be maintained in the office of the Mayor.
(B) Outdoor café encroachment permits shall only be issued to businesses properly licensed by the city, which wish to provide services to its patrons or to locate tables and chairs or other objects directly related to their business of food and refreshment service on the public property immediately adjacent to their business in the downtown area.
(Ord. 19-2015, passed 11-16-2015; Ord. 18-2023, passed 8-21-2023) Penalty, see § 121.99